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And you thought the fun only started when you popped that cork! Now you can upcycle all your months of hard partying (…er…work) by reusing all your old corks as wine glass charms for your guests! A Charmed Life has a wonderful tutorial (with pictures!!) on their website that will guide you through how to create these little jewels. Their final product is pictured above. So, remember, when you open your next bottle for a party, you are technically saving the environment. You rock.

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Imagine having 30 kids that constantly are looking to you for six hours a day for 180 days every year. No, you are not part of the Duggar family, you are a teacher. One of those hard working, under appreciated breed of men and women that day in and day out give it their all to better our future, one child at a time. Every year in May, Teacher Appreciation Day comes around. Here are some ideas that let your child’s teacher know they are doing a great job.

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Definitely wish I stumbled upon these quirky melted snowman cookies a month ago! Crazy Domestic has a great tutorial that will give step-by-step instructions on how to create these little guys. Although the season is over, these will be awesome for next year (I couldn’t wait a whole year to share these)! [Photo courtesy of Crazy Domestic]

Ever put your glass down at a party never to find it again? Problem no more! The blog Just Short of Crazy and MollyO came up with a stellar way to literally mark your own glass. Chalkboard paint on the bottom on the glasses allows guests to create their own moniker for their glass. Although wine glasses were only highlighted, this can be most likely be painted on a beer mug, champagne glass, etc. Much more sophisticated than the red plastic cup and a permanent marker. Your guests will love it.

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After that last drop of wine is gone, the last finger foods nibbled, and the last guest happily wanders out, you just want to enjoy the night and clean up in the morning– BUT WAIT– what about all those dripping glasses all over your new wood furniture?! Whose idea was it to serve ice?! Call it ‘Lord of the UN-Rings,’ but no one wants to wake up to three dozen tennis-ball-sized rings all over their coffee table after an awesome soiree.

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Man-zan-ita! After securing the manzanita branches in foam, it was time to decorate. The decorations were hand made and extremely cheap and easy to make, but look like a million dollars! The theme of the party was secured in every touch in the centerpiece– from the color scheme to the table card names.

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Beat the dread “Tree Stump” virus that hits guests at party where they become glued to their seats! Tantalize them with creative drinks and names that go with the party theme that will make them say “Hmm, I wonder what a Field Trip Gone Wrong tastes like?”

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Guest can sometimes be stuck to their chairs all night and not socialize. So what is better than a childhood song and a pop quiz?! These activities are made to get some laughs, get people up, and get people learning more about the retiree.

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Whether for teacher appreciation week, end of the year gift, or a teacher’s retirement party, this little pencil vase will be a hit! Just some glue, a plastic container, and some ribbon you can have a unique and great vase!